Category Archives: Travel Guides
Good Food: Low-Carb Cooking
Equally popular for weight-loss and health-conscious reasons, low-carb diets are all the rage. Jump on the bandwagon, or support a long-standing lifestyle choice, with this handy little cookbook from the “Good Food” team. Full of new ideas to keep mealtimes interesting, these recipes prove that low-carb food can be filling and delicious, as well as
The Sky at Night: How to Read the Solar System: A Guide to the Stars and Planets
The Solar System ‘“ so what is it?We`ve all learned the basics at school but how much can you remember? Expert astronomers and co-presenters of The Sky at Night Chris North and Paul Abel take a fascinating guided tour of our Solar System and explain its wonders.They look at all the major players, including our
A Very British Murder
This is the story of a national obsession. Ever since the Ratcliffe Highway Murders caused a nation-wide panic in Regency England, the British have taken an almost ghoulish pleasure in `a good murder`. This fascination helped create a whole new world of entertainment, inspiring novels, plays and films, puppet shows, paintings and true-crime journalism –
The Hunt
With over 240 breathtaking photographs and footage from the landmark BBC series, The Hunt captures the dramatic encounters of predator and prey in an entirely new light. Featuring the extraordinary strategies of a huge range of predators, from cheetahs and African wild dogs to killer whales and polar bears, these images and stories will revolutionise
Sherlock: His Last Bow
The hit BBC series Sherlock has introduced a new generation to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle`s legendary detective. This edition of the classic collection of stories, with an introduction by Sherlock co-creator Steven Moffatt, allows fans to discover the power of those original adventures.Could a woman die of fright alone? And who is the sender of
Rick Stein: From Venice to Istanbul
From the mythical heart of Greece to the fruits of the Black Sea coast; from Croatian and Albanian flavours to the spices and aromas of Turkey and beyond – the cuisine of the Eastern Mediterranean is a vibrant melting pot brimming with character. Accompanying the major BBC Two series, Rick Stein: From Venice to Istanbul
Mary Berry`s Absolute Favourites
In this official tie-in to Mary`s gorgeous new six-part BBC Two TV series, Mary reveals the secrets of her very favourite food. Featuring all the foolproof recipes from the show, Mary introduces you to her favourite dishes using produce from the farmers` market, the herb garden, the seaside, the countryside and more. This all-new collection
Easy Chinese Suppers
A follow-up to Ken Hom`s popular stir-fries book, 100 Weeknight Chinese Suppers offers Ken`s favourite quick and simple Chinese recipes, perfect for a cosy after-work meal. From stews and curries to easy stir fries and healthy steamed and braised dishes, there are also some great light bites and easy entertaining recipes. Ken Hom is the
Bristol – Hometown History – Activity Book
Sharpen your skills and become a history investigator. These puzzles are designed to test your brain, skills and knowledge about your very own home town. Contains the following: True or False, What Happened Next, Code Breaker, I`m A Celebrity, Look, Listen, Sniff, Chart Buster, How Much, You`re History! Plus lots more fun activities that help
100 Vegetarian Feasts
Sophie Grigson`s passion for vegetarian food shines through every recipe in this gorgeous collection. From light summery salads to root vegetable soups, Mediterranean pastas and Middle Eastern stews, this book will entice all readers, whether you are a vegetarian or not.
Coast – Our Island Story
Coast is a definitive narrative of Nicholas Crane’s journey of discovery around the edges of Britain and Ireland and the culmination of five years presenting the BBC’s successful series. On a journey of exploration, Crane describes how we discovered and embraced our coastline – the key to our island identity. From the shining cliffs that
Cocktail Hour Under the Tree of Forgetfulness
Cocktail Hour Under the Tree of Forgetfulness tells the story of the author`s mother, Nicola Fuller. Nicola Fuller and her husband were a glamorous and optimistic couple and East Africa lay before them with the promise of all its perfect light, even as the British Empire in which they both believed waned. They had everything,
127 Hours – Between A Rock And A Hard Place
127 Hours ‘“ Between a Rock and a Hard Place sees Aron Ralston hiking into the remote Utah canyonlands, feeling content and alive in the beauty of the natural world. Then, at 2:41pm, just eight miles from his truck, in a deep and narrow slice of canyon, an 800lb boulder tumbled loose and pinned Aaron’s
Gentlemen`s Pursuits (Country Life Magazine)
The rich and largely unseen archive of Country Life dates back to 1897. In Gentleman`s Pursuits, the doors are thrown open and a host of fascinating details emerge. Country Life contributed hugely to the cult of country sports in late Victorian/Edwardian England, and there is an enormous wealth of material from the time, of which
Lockdown
The Carandiru House of Detention, in the teeming city of Sao Paulo, was the largest and most crowded prison in Latin America. Known as the `Old House`, it was also highly unusual in the way it was governed. Closed to the outside world, and even largely to the wardens, it was run almost entirely by
Black Roses
Terrifying secrets, torn loyalties, love versus duty, the gripping story of a young actress caught up in highly dangerous events in 1930s Berlin… Berlin, 1933. Warning bells ring across Europe as Hitler comes to power. Clara Vine, an attractive young Anglo-German actress, arrives in Berlin to find work at the famous Ufa studios. Through a
Russia – A 1000-Year Chronicle of the Wild East
Russia is a country of contradictions, a nation of cultural refinement and artistic originality and yet also a country that rules by `the iron fist`. In this riveting history, Martin Sixsmith shows how Russia`s complex identity has been formed over a thousand years, and how it can help us understand its often baffling behaviour at
Canals: the Making of a Nation
Canals hold a unique place in British culture, with associations of lazy summer afternoons, journeying through lush green countryside. But as Liz McIvor explains in the book to accompany her BBC series, the story of our canals is also the story of how modern Britain was born. It was the canals that helped open up
Rick Stein`s Spain
Rick Stein`s Spain is the culmination of a life long passion with Spanish culinary delights, and reflects what he feels is the `duende` of Spanish cooking- it`s sense of soul and authenticity.In this beautifully designed and illustrated cookbook to accompany the television series, Rick has selected over 140 recipes that capture the authentic taste of
